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NYSE:MMM

3M Co. (MMM)

159.23
-2.40 (1.48%)
as of Jun 17, 2026, 8:00:00 pm Market Open.
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star iconJun 17, 2026, 12:00 am

This summary was created by AI, based on 2 opinions in the last 12 months.

3M Co. is currently at a pivotal moment as it prepares to report its quarterly results. The newly appointed CEO is optimistic about the company's future, suggesting that a turnaround is on the horizon. However, some analysts urge caution, stating that while the immediate uncertainties have been resolved, the company now appears to be a lower-growth multi-industrial. They recommend taking profits and exploring investments in more robust alternatives within the industrial sector, such as Honeywell International Inc. or segments of other well-performing firms. As 3M navigates this transitional phase, investors are left weighing the potential benefits of the CEO's direction against the broader structural challenges of the business landscape.

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DON'T BUY

Shares have climbed Friday, though have lagged recently, because of hopes that they will settle a pollution lawsuit. However, today the market read that progress negatively, and shares sank.

DON'T BUY

Bad--the two lawsuits. Don't own this.

BUY

Wait out the lawsuit as you collect the 5.8% dividend. Be patient.

SELL

Doesn't see how they can get out of this earplug lawsuit (by US Vets). This suit won't end anytime soon. Also sued over groundwater desecration.

DON'T BUY

Big, diversified manufacturing conglomerate. Safety, industrial, transportation applications. Terrible chart, losing money. Paltry 10-year return is only from the dividend. Balance sheet strong, dividend not at risk. A show-me story. Stay on the sidelines.

DON'T BUY
https://www.forbes.com/advisor/legal/product-liability/3m-earplug-lawsuit/

He's very concerned about 3M's lawsuit (causes hearing damage for veterans). (He has unrelated tinnitus.) Also concerned about their groundwater lawsuit.

DON'T BUY

They make industrial equipment. They last came out with awful numbers, and this stock has declined over 5 years. Was supposed to be a good bet after Covid, but it has disappointed.

DON'T BUY

Classic value trap. Attractive dividend at 5%, but the fundamentals are failing. Class action lawsuits. Especially worrisome is PFAS, a toxic chemical, representing 3% of its business.

DON'T BUY

Shares fell below 200-day moving average. Respirator sales have been challenged. He likes industrials, though, but there are better names. Good dividend, but Honeywell, Caterpillar and Deere are better. A big overhang is this chemicals lawsuit.

DON'T BUY
It faces two major lawsuits, including from war veterans who blame tinnitus on 3M products. Too risky.
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3M Company is a diversified corporation manufacturing a wide range of products, including abrasives, adhesive tape and related products, and consumer-electronics components. It is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M apply science in collaborative ways to improve lives daily. With $32 billion in sales, 96,000 employees connect with customers all around the world. Social media mentions are up 800% in the past 24h.
DON'T BUY
They have groundwater and combat litigation, which are monumental and a big problem. Can't buy this.
DON'T BUY
They're involved in groundwater litigation and another lawsuit which isn't going well.
DON'T BUY
You want to stay away from stocks with legal problems, as it distracts the company. Stock's not done well, while the rest of the market's gone up. If you already own it, it depends on how big a position, and you may want professional advice. You may want to trim. Not going to outperform the market at this time. He wouldn't DRIP.
DON'T BUY
There's nothing here--dividend yield or earnings--to buy or hold this.
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